anemone

noun

anem·o·ne | \ə-ˈne-mə-nē

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Definition of anemone

1 : any of a large genus (Anemone) of perennial herbs of the buttercup family having lobed or divided leaves and showy flowers without petals but with conspicuous sepals

— called also windflower

2 : sea anemone

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Each indigo strand was as thick as a twig, and had the moist look of an anemone. — Julie Orringer, New York Times, "Short Stories That Travel the World From a Deliciously Off-Kilter Perspective," 22 June 2018 Pick one flower and do an arrangement — one vase of marigolds, another white anemones — and then mix them up on the table. — Lisa Boone, latimes.com, "It's backyard season: L.A. designer Nathan Turner shares 7 genius tips for summer entertaining," 26 May 2018 The Color Of The Year Centering around Rose Quartz, one of Pantone's top colors for 2016, Kat Flower features a beautiful centerpiece with French anemones, garden roses and sculptural greenery made up of rainbow eucalyptus. — Bryan Mason, ELLE Decor, "4 Floral Trends To Keep On Your Radar This Year," 11 Jan. 2016 The rash is the result of baby jellyfish or anemone stingers. — National Geographic, "What's Giving Some Beachgoers Rashes? Get the Facts.," 28 June 2018 From microscopic plankton to sea horses, anemones and sharks, little survives inside the 30- to 100-foot radius of an explosion. — Aurora Almendral, New York Times, "In the Philippines, Dynamite Fishing Decimates Entire Ocean Food Chains," 15 June 2018 White plates from ABC Carpet & Home add contrast and sophistication and plays up the accent color in the anemones. — Rachel Swalin, ELLE Decor, "How To Throw A Kid-Friendly Valentine's Day Dinner Party That's Fun And Sophisticated," 4 Feb. 2017 Kids can look for starfish, snails, and anemones in the tide pools that form among the rocks at the north end of the beach. — BostonGlobe.com, "The 20 best beaches to visit in New England," 2 May 2018 What does that mean for a clown fish that makes a home in a stressed anemone? — Dino Grandoni, Washington Post, "The Energy 202: Scott Pruitt gets top deputy despite Democratic opposition," 13 Apr. 2018

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anemone

noun

English Language Learners Definition of anemone

: a type of garden plant that has white, purple, or red flowers

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anemone

noun

anem·o·ne | \ə-ˈne-mə-nē\

Kids Definition of anemone

1 : a plant that blooms in spring and is often grown for its large white or colored flowers

2 : sea anemone

anemone

noun

anem·o·ne | \ə-ˈnem-ə-nē

\

Medical Definition of anemone

1 capitalized : a genus of herbs of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) widely distributed in temperate and subarctic regions that have lobed or divided leaves and showy flowers and that include some (as a pasqueflower) used medicinally especially formerly

2 : a plant or flower of the genus Anemone